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FY12 FKZ

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,934 mi
Last recorded130,934 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 FKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 130,934 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 130,934 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 130,921 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 125,014 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 111,205 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2020 98,356 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 89,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front chip on windscreen

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 77,961 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing in centre

Offside Front tyre cut on side wall

Fail 3 Aug 2018 77,953 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected anti rattle spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing in centre

Offside Front tyre cut on side wall

Pass 16 Aug 2017 66,238 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,860 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,089 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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FY12 FKZ is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 75,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY12 FKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY12 FKZ registered?

FY12 FKZ is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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